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Filter help!

618 views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  drksthr 
#1 ·
Hey everyone.
I just got 2 canister filters awhile back. They are in excellent condition and cost me nothing. They are probably overkill for my set ups but I'd like to set them up anyways.
The first is a fluval 304. What are the most common set ups for these filters? What do you put in the top drawer, middle drawer and bottom drawer?
The other filter is an eheim 2227. What is the most common media to use in these?
Also are they good as mechanical filters and bio?
I am not sure which filter will go for what tank just yet.

My currently running tanks are a 50 gallon tank with 8 demasonis and 4 yellow labs.
My other tank is a 35 gallon with just a pair of convicts.
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
For the fluval 304, I wouldn't need to use carbon? Would the bio media cover what the carbon would do?

As for the eheim 2227, should I be running my aquaclear 70 with it to cover the mechanical?
 
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